Haworth Releases 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report
Sustainability highlights include the WELL certification of the Shanghai showroom and introduction of the Fern chair
HOLLAND, MI – APRIL 14, 2017 – Haworth, Inc. has released its 2016 corporate responsibility report. The publication documents the company’s continued commitment to and progress of important global objectives like sustainable design strategies, continuous global manufacturing improvements and providing solutions that are neutral to the environment, with positive impacts on human health. This is the 12th annual report from Haworth.
In 2016, two of Haworth’s sustainability highlights were the WELL certification of the Shanghai showroom and introduction of the Fern chair. These accomplishments add to other tangible goals in the past 12 years such as achieving Zero Waste to Landfill status globally, a commitment to sustainable wood harvesting and continued progress on removing 56 banned chemicals identified as adverse to human health and/or the environment.
Haworth recognizes that a truly sustainable organization includes enriching the lives of employees and supporting the communities in which the company conducts business, operating as an ethical organization. The 2016 corporate responsibility report includes information on Haworth’s efforts in these areas, such as wellness principles, community events, recycling benefits, programs for diversity, safety measures and the global supplier code.
During 2016, over 1200 Haworth hours were spent in the effort to provide sustainability guidance and education to members, vendors, industry partners and customers. These efforts build understanding about Haworth’s sustainability vision and criteria, form long term relationships and work toward a common goal of a more sustainable world.
Haworth believes great spaces empower people to thrive and work their best. As a leading global furniture maker, the company partners with customers, dealers and influencers to create spaces that result in effective people and efficient real estate. Haworth’s customer-first approach comes from an entrepreneurial spirit, design-forward thinking and multicultural perspectives. With a heritage in the workplace, Haworth is the founding brand of Haworth Group. The Haworth Group designs at the intersection of people and environments with brands like Haworth, AIS, BuzziSpace, Cappellini, Cassina, Ceccotti Collezioni, Heller, Hushoffice, Interni, JANUS et Cie, Karakter, Luminaire, Luxury Living Group, Poltrona Frau, Tayco, Tuohy and Zanotta.
Founded in 1948, Haworth Group is a privately-owned company operating in more than 150 countries through a global network of 400 dealers and 8,000 employees. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, U.S.A., the company has sales of $2.7 billion USD.